There are various levels of listening, and what’s needed here is what MLK preached about.
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THE HISTORICAL PURPOSE OF POLICING
Bridging the chasm between law enforcement and justice, Part 3
OPINION: ENTERTAINMENT / POLITICAL BLEED-THROUGH
Some might say that the success of bringing the ethic of entertainment into news reporting is its own justification and what’s wrong with that, anyway? I say that while it might be over-drawing the case to say that Ed Ansin’s style of news broadcasting led us to the Trump presidency, there’s no question they dovetail nicely.
OPINION: ENTERTAINMENT/POLITICAL BLEED-THROUGH
Some might say that the success of bringing the ethic of entertainment into news reporting is its own justification and what’s wrong with that, anyway? I say that while it might be over-drawing the case to say that Ed Ansin’s style of news broadcasting led us to the Trump presidency, there’s no question they dovetail nicely.
SHRED THE GOP PLAYBOOK: RESTORATION OF VOTING RIGHTS HONORS JOHN LEWIS
To honor the congressman, let’s make some good trouble this November, and vote out our present Republican thugocracy.
BRIDGING THE CHASM BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JUSTICE: PART 2
The warrior culture and poor use-of-force guidance are at least two reasons why police in the U.S. kill 1,000 people annually, while in contrast, for example, Great Britain’s police have killed fewer than 60 since 1900.
SOLIDARITY BUILDING, COVID-19, AND FRONTLINE WORKERS
The mission of building solidarity within the South Asian community is akin to other movements such as Black Lives Matter. How can we learn from them in order to connect our own community? For many South Asians committed to fighting state violence against Black people, it is clear that our work in being allies relies on undoing anti-Black ideologies within our own communities.
GUEST OPINION: #CANCELRENT. FOR STARTERS.
If Democrats and Republicans cannot guarantee healthcare, housing, a basic income, and freedom from police brutality and crushing debt, they will never stand with the people.
FORCED BIPARTISANSHIP JEOPARDIZES BILLS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE
Unity and nonpartisan efforts are important. However, there are real people and communities at risk that can be assisted by the passing of these bills.
WHAT, TO BLACK AMERICA, IS THIS 4TH OF JULY?
"I am not included within the pale of this glorious anniversary! Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us."
